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Dean Capital Management

CIK:0001455468
Investment Adviser
$1B AUM
124 holdings
Overland Park, KS, United States
Founded:2007
6 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Dean Capital Management is a boutique investment adviser based in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Founded in 2007, the firm manages equity portfolios predominantly for institutional clients, including investment companies and other investment advisers. The firm employs 6 professionals, with a majority dedicated to investment management. Dean Capital is known for its disciplined, value-oriented investment approach and serves institutions and professional investors.

Investment Strategy

Dean Capital Management utilizes a research-driven, value-oriented investment philosophy focused on generating long-term returns for institutional clients. The firm specializes in equity strategies, employing rigorous fundamental analysis to identify undervalued securities. Their approach emphasizes risk management, diversification, and thorough due diligence, aiming to deliver superior performance relative to benchmarks. Core allocations are tailored for institutional mandates and investment advisers through both discretionary managed accounts and advisory services.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Dean Capital Management filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 124 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $243M. The fund increased holdings in Littelfuse Inc., Cactus Inc., Steven Madden LTD among other positions. Dean Capital Management reduced exposure to Spire Inc., Avista Corp., Maximus Inc. among others.

Top Buys
L
LFUSLittelfuse Inc
+$3.5M
W
WHDCactus Inc
+$3.1M
S
SHOOSteven Madden Ltd
+$2.9M
Y
YETIYeti Holdings Inc
+$2.4M
A
ATKRAtkore Inc
+$1.7M
Top Sells
S
SRSpire Inc
-$3.1M
A
AVAAvista Corp
-$2.0M
M
MMSMaximus Inc
-$1.9M
A
ATSGAir Transport Services Group
-$1.8M
S
SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc
-$1.7M

Top Holdings

L
LFUSLittelfuse Inc
+2.1%$5.0M
B
BELFBBel Fuse Inc Cl B
+1.7%$4.1M
A
ALGAlamo Group Inc
+1.7%$4.1M
A
AEISAdvanced Energy Inds
+1.7%$4.1M
E
ESEESCO Technologies
+1.6%$3.9M

Equity Positions (124)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
Littelfuse Inc2.07%$5.0M22,263$235.83$226.73+$3.5M
Bel Fuse Inc Cl B1.68%$4.1M41,960$80.27$97.69+$1.5M
Alamo Group Inc1.67%$4.1M18,598$184.46$218.38+$603.1K
Advanced Energy Inds1.67%$4.1M30,650$109.86$132.50+$705.3K
ESCO Technologies1.59%$3.9M20,209$126.52$191.87+$1.1M

Industry Allocation

STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS
+9.7%
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
+4.3%
MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
+3.5%
SPORTING & ATHLETIC GOODS, NEC
+3.0%
SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD APPARATUS
+2.8%

Investment Team (3)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
Doug Leach
Doug Leach
Portfolio ManagerLee's Summit, MO , United States
Jason Solomon
Jason Solomon
Senior Investment AnalystDenver, CO , United States
Kevin Laub
Kevin Laub
Partner, Portfolio ManagerKansas City, MO , United States